York, Gloucester recognize their businesses of the year

Both York and Gloucester counties honored local businesses in their annual awards.

The York economic development office and Economic Development Authority awarded the Snow Companies with the 2019 William Rogers “Poor Potter” award for significant investment in the county. The company recently expanded into and renovated the office building at 133 Waller Mill Road and has added more than 100 jobs since the move.

William Rogers of Yorktown was a successful entrepreneur in the 1700s who established a pottery in violation of British law to sell goods throughout the colonies and the West Indies.

The York County Chamber of Commerce also named Body by D gym and fitness center as its Small Business of the Year.

The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce named Kelsick Specialty Market as its Small Business of the Year, Samantha George Smith of Split Enz salon as its Professional of the Year, Northern Neck Popcorn Bag as the Best New Business of the Year and The Fairfield Foundation as its Nonprofit of the Year. Blown Away Salon in Hayes was given the Love Gloucester award.

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